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Needles Eye

Custer, SD
Ranked #6 of 22 attractions in Custer
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Activities: Rock climbing
Description: A geological formation located in Custer State Park.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Lots of curves, but beautiful rock formations all standing up straight like needles. Very scenic! Couple of one car tunnels :) More

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Vermillion, South Dakota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

You have to drive Needles Highway to get there, and my family is not too fond of driving Needles Highway (my father is afraid of heights). But it's definitely cool. :) More

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Wall, South Dakota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Just breathtaking granite formations abound on this scenic by-way More

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sd
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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Everyone stops at the Needles Eye, the ultimate destination on the most Beautiful Road in the Black Hills!! Drive Needles Hwy from SE to NW for best impact. At the Eye, you might see rock-climbers, you might get to make small-talk with visitors from around the world and you will definitely get some great pics and views. Parking is limited,... More

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Wakefield, Massachusetts
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Great scenic ride on a bike or in a car....beautiful landscapes for photos. More

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Houston, Texas
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

One of the rides you must do if you go to the Sturgis rally is the Needles Highway and Needles eye. Really amazing! More

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Texas
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233 reviews 233 reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
175 helpful votes 175 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Watch out for your mirrors when you drive through and other people. Make sure you stop and walk around. The views are worth it. More

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Spearfish, South Dakota
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

We've been fortunate to see some of the best US National Parks and to have this in our back yard is amazing. You won't be disappointed spending your day on this drive More

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Sundance, Wyoming
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

The Needles Eye and the entire Needles Highway are fantastic! It is a beautiful drive and the "eye" is the highlight! More

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South Dakota
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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In the Fall its surrounded by Aspen, not so many tourists and its a great sight. Neat tunnel beside it too. More

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